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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.23, 882.06 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.23, 882.06 and 373.67 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.23 : 882.06 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.23/882.06 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.23x = 882.06 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.23x = 329,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,599.36/639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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